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About us
We are a place for contemporary photography – a forum to exchange, experiment and explore.
Photoforum Pasquart is dedicated to showcasing emerging and mid-career artists who work with photography in all its evolving forms – from classic prints to installations, video, and digital experiments. We collaborate closely with artists to develop their first solo exhibitions, test new ideas, or rethink how photography can be experienced.
Founded in 1984, we have been actively supporting and shaping the Swiss photography scene for over 40 years. We believe in the power of photography to reflect and question society – and in the importance of dialogue between artists, audiences, and the world around us.
Our exhibitions are part of a larger conversation. We see ourselves as a public forum: connecting local and international voices, encouraging debate, and fostering visual literacy through mediation and educational formats for all ages.
Photoforum is an independent, non-profit association. Our work is made possible by a strong network of members, a volunteer board, and many partners who share our values. We are supported by the City of Biel, the Canton of Bern, and surrounding municipalities through a service agreement for institutions with a supraregional impact.
We are part of Pasquart, a cultural center that brings together several organizations under one roof in Biel/Bienne: Kunsthaus Biel / Centre d’art Bienne (KBCB), Filmpodium Biel/Bienne, Kunstverein Biel / Société des Beaux-Arts Bienne, and Espace Libre.
Since 2023, we have been a member of the European platform FUTURES, alongside Photo Elysée and the Centre de la photographie Genève. We also participate in Swiss Photomonth, and regularly partner with Bieler Fototage, strengthening our national and international network.